Generac Power Systems announced plans to open a new manufacturing, assembly and distribution operation in Trenton, South Carolina. The facility will support increased demand for domestic backup generators and associated energy technologies, and will serve as a distribution center for customers in the southeastern part of the United States, creating approximately 450 new jobs over the next two years.
“With significant demand for Generac products across the country, we are excited to expand our operational capacity to accommodate the growing interest in residential power systems,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO of Generac Power Systems. “The Trenton facility is strategically located closer to our customers in the southern part of the country and has access to a local workforce capable of helping us to meet growing demand while strengthening our leadership position in the market.”
The expansion of the company’s manufacturing and distribution capacity begins with the acquisition and upgrade of a 421,000 square foot manufacturing, distribution and office facility located at 30 Industrial Park Boulevard in Trenton, conveniently located between Charleston, South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Atlanta. The facility is expected to be operational in the third quarter and has the ability to expand further when needed.
“We are proud to welcome Generac to the South Carolina business community and look forward to seeing everything we know they will be doing in Edgefield County,” said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. “With an unmatched workforce at your disposal and one of the most competitive business environments in the world, we know that Generac will have the tools necessary for success.”
With this increase in production and distribution capacities, Generac is inviting people looking for career opportunities at the Trenton plant to learn more about Generac on its careers page.
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